Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) is a prominent American petroleum contract drilling company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1920, it specializes in designing, fabricating, and operating high-performance drilling rigs under long-term contracts for oil and gas exploration and production companies globally. H&P is recognized as the largest onshore driller in the United States, holding significant market shares in both the overall land drilling and super-spec land drilling sectors.

The company operates through three main segments: North America Solutions, which focuses on land drilling across several U.S. states; Offshore Gulf of Mexico, conducting drilling operations in Louisiana and federal waters; and International Solutions, engaging in drilling activities in countries like Argentina and the UAE. H&P is known for its innovative technologies, including the AC FlexRig�, and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions. The company emphasizes operational efficiency and performance-based solutions, serving major oil and gas producers with advanced drilling services and technologies.